spared

Example Sentences

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He vowed that no one involved in corruption would be spared, even “brothers-in-arms.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Approximately 28,600 people were infected and more than 11,000 died, but hundreds of thousands of lives were spared because the U.S. and the international community acted decisively.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

At least they were spared the pain of seeing Spurs relegated on the day when north London arch-rivals Arsenal were lifting the trophy after their first Premier League title in 22 years.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

No expense was spared on the design of the home, which was originally built in 2005, with the listing calling special attention to the high-end materials used throughout.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Enslaved people had actually helped save the few furnishings that were spared.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis